Today I started the SS and headed to work. I went to turn up the radio and my display on the radio said it was in Valet mode.
I could not operate the radio or the navigation. Started and stopped the car did nothing,went home got the second key fab, stopped and started the car and again it still said valet mode. Called the dealer and they had no idea what to do. Drove to work without a radio,worked for 8 hours, went to my car and no more valet mode as everything worked as normal.
In valet mode all performance modes still worked and drivingof the car was not affected in anyway. That makes sense let the valet abuse your car just don’t let him listen to the radio while he does (LOL).
Could not find anything on the internet or in the owner’s manual so I assume it is some disabled feature in our radios and mine somehow had a brain fart and enabled.
Anyone experience this as well?
2016 Chevrolet SS M6 (Company Car) .
1969 Corvette 434CID Small Block one run 11.9 @ 124mph street tires, full exhaust, 3.08 Rear end
2001 Ski-doo MX-Zx 800cc Snowmobile 0-60 3.9sec. on snow
1967 Wife 0-3 kids in 5.5 years Stock no modifications.
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what changed between before work and after work?
4356 příspěvků · Připojeno 2015
There is no valet mode in the SS and you noted that the car drove normally. That leads me to believe there is an issue with the mylink system itself.
Possibly there is code in the mylink for valet mode for other models using the same silverbox system that should not ever be activated in the SS. I would ask them to replace the mylink system.
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par1969 Discussion starter
26 příspěvků · Připojeno 2016
2016 Manual, Cold 10 degrees both before and after work, change is I let the car sit for 8 hours during work.
Only thing different from my regular routine is I went to start the car and before it started I started to let the clutch out(it was in neutral). Well the safety switch kicked in as stopped the starting process before the car started. Pushed the clutch back in and started the car as normal. As I mentioned earlier I stopped the car got out, got back in, three times with both key fobs and it still showed valet mode. Not until sitting all day did it go away.
2016 Chevrolet SS M6 (Company Car) .
1969 Corvette 434CID Small Block one run 11.9 @ 124mph street tires, full exhaust, 3.08 Rear end
2001 Ski-doo MX-Zx 800cc Snowmobile 0-60 3.9sec. on snow
1967 Wife 0-3 kids in 5.5 years Stock no modifications.
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I used to be a product manager. You may have uncovered «an undocumented feature».
The clutch mis-step could have played a role in the situation.
Honestly, the electronics and software in this car scare me more than a little. Alpha testing is mostly to prove what the engineers think they designed, works as designed. Seldom is it meant to determine and report if things do fail as designed/ or are expected to fail , and get reported with meaningful error reports.
I was a knuckle dragger in the dark ages of the computer industry, and I once had a hardware fault display in the machine code as «You lose + 145» It meant, «you lose» is a place the code could never get to. Getting there with 145 means my machine got there «Magna Cum Laude».
Times have changed, but this sh1t still happens.
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Have you ever had any new keys programmed for your car? Or just the ones you got with it?
The Service manual lists parameters in the BCM and mylink that monitor a «Valet» mode.
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But yea I think it just got turned on for some reason while the MyLink was booting up. The next boot (after it got put into sleep mode, probly over 20 minutes) corrected it.
Steve Walker
Azusa, Kalifornie
’11 Caprice PPV 9C3 Huron White
’14 SSXL (14 Caprice with 15 SS innards )
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Mine did this a few months ago. The Wife and I were on a Trip back from Indy to KCK, and I stopped for gas. I went into the filling station, paid for some road trip «goodies», came back out, hung the nozzle up, put the cap on, started it and drove off. Went to turn the stereo up, NOPE. Started messing with it, NOTHING HAPPENED. «Not available in Valet Mode» it told me. I said, cool, I was wondering if this car had this. Then I couldn’t get it out of it, and started to get pissed off. Lolz I tried everything, had the Wife Googling how to turn it off, she couldn’t find anything at all, so I said «F*CK IT!» I pulled over, shut the car off, and put my remote into the receiver in the console, and restarted it, and it’s never happened again. Kind of crummy they don’t really have something. My Acura TL had a Valet mode, and it was only 325HP. It had a locking glove-box with a switch to flip. The old Cadillac Northstar STS V8’s had a separate key that limited the HP’s from 350 down to 200. That was in like 1999! WTF. Anyways, that’s my story. Everyone was saying these don’t have a valet mode, and I kept thinking «BULLSH*T! Mine came on. » Then I saw this, and I thought. «Oh. PC Fart.. Makes sense». Lolz
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Tesla offers a wide range of driving modes, one of which is the Valet Mode.
The Valet Mode places some restrictions on what other drivers can do with your Tesla.
In this article, we answer 10 questions about the Valet Mode to help you understand it better.
What Is Valet Mode?
In a Tesla, the Valet Mode is a feature that places restrictions on valets so they don’t drive the car recklessly or gain access to the owner’s personal information.
The feature became operational in 2015 via an over-the-air (OTA) software update.
What does “Valet Mode” mean on a Tesla?
The valet mode was created by Tesla to enhance the safety and privacy features of the valet key.
The valet mode from Tesla is an excellent feature that prevents valets from gaining access to the owner’s personal information.
It also prevents valets from driving dangerously on the highways.
The valet mode was introduced in 2015 as an over-the-air software update for Tesla users. It has an informational icon that calls your attention.
You can touch Stop on the Driver profile drop-down menu to halt automatic adjustments that are in process based on a driver’s profile.
How exactly does the Valet mode work?
The Tesla valet mode was created by Tesla to regulate the available features to the driver, especially when the valet mode is toggled on.
Some features are disabled once the valet mode is activated. This prevents a valet from driving recklessly, which helps protect the car.
What are the limitations once the Valet mode is activated?
As soon as the Tesla valet mode is activated, the following limitations will be placed on the driver.
- There will be automatic locking of the glove box and front trunk. These areas will not be accessible to the driver.
- There will be a significant reduction in the maximum power and acceleration. The maximum speed limit will be 70 mph or 113 km/h to prevent reckless driving.
- The HomeLink feature will not be available.
- Home locations and saved work will be hidden from the navigation system.
- The other driver profiles will be hidden.
- As a driver, you will not be allowed to issue voice commands.
- You will not be allowed to pair new devices and connect with the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth of the vehicle.
- All autopilot features will be restricted.
- Acceleration is restricted to “Chill.”
- Allow Mobile Access setting cannot be changed.
- Smart Summon is disabled.
- The Calendar is not available once it is activated.
Poznámka: No one can alter the Sentry Mode options once the Sentry Mode is on.
Once the Valet mode is enabled, other features will not be accessible.
One of these features is the Ludicrous mode; this feature enables the driver to access the full acceleration power of the Tesla vehicle.
The Ludicrous mode is solely available for some performance models.
You cannot access the Smart Summon mode while the valet mode is activated.
The valet mode is carefully designed to protect your Tesla from abuse.
It helps you prevent a case where your car will be tampered with while you tell someone to take the wheels.
To get more out of your Tesla, you can also check out our article about the Tesla Joe Mode.
How do you turn valet mode on and off?
Let us start with how to turn on Tesla valet mode.
You can switch on the Tesla valet mode through the car or the mobile app. You need to follow these steps to activate the valet mode of your Tesla.
- Visit the display screen and choose your profile name
- Select the Valet mode from the drop-down menu.
However, if you are toggling the valet mode on for the first time, you need to insert a four-digit PIN.
Ensure the PIN is simple to remember, as it will be required to disable the mode.
The screen should show valet mode activated once you toggle the option.
It is also an incredible feature that can be activated from the mobile app if it is in park mode.
This is for individuals who forgot to enable the valet mode before leaving the car.
You are required to browse through the Security tab and choose the Valet Mode.
On the other hand, you can follow these steps to turn off the valet mode.
- Ensure the car is in park mode.
- Choose your profile name.
- Choose Valet Mode
- Insert the four-digit PIN you created while toggling on the valet mode.
- Go to Controls, and disable the mode.
The process is simple as ABC.
Do all Tesla models have valet mode?
The Valet mode is only available on the Model 3, S, X, and Y.
Although it was first introduced in 2015 on the Tesla Model S, you can enable and disable the valet mode in each of these four models.
Make sure to also read our article about the Tesla Camp Mode.
Is valet mode different on Tesla models compared to Audis, Jaguars, etc.?
As a fantastic feature of the Tesla vehicle, there is not much difference between the valet mode on Tesla and the ones on other auto brands.
For instance, Audi, Jaguar, Chevrolet, and BMW have valet mode features on their vehicles.
It is critical to know that Tesla is not the only automaker with such attributes.
The significant difference is that Tesla’s valet mode is unique and peculiar to the technology of Tesla.
If you are not a fan of Tesla, you can go for other car brands with the valet mode feature.
Valet mode is a unique feature that enables your vehicle to be driven by another person without gaining access to the luggage section.
When you activate the valet mode, it prevents access to crucial parts of your Tesla, such as the navigation address, phone numbers, and touchscreen operation.
What are the disadvantages of using the Valet Mode?
- Some drivers find it complicated to start their vehicles in Valet mode.
- Some drivers have issues with memorizing their PINs and passwords.
- It is hard to please everyone. Valet mode is the ultimate method for most drivers, and some believe it is unnecessary.
What if I forget my PIN for my Model 3?
If you forget your valet PIN, you can reset it from inside Model 3 by inserting your Tesla account credentials.
Alternatively, you can use the mobile app to reset your PIN.
Can I use the mobile app to start and cancel Valet mode?
The valet mode can be activated and canceled on the Tesla mobile app, especially if the Model 3 is in park mode.
You do not require inserting a PIN when using the mobile app. The reason is that you already used your Tesla account credentials to log into the app.
How can I Cancel Valet Mode?
Once your Model 3 is in Park mode, touch the Valet Mode driver profile icon at the top of the Controls screen, and insert your 4-digit PIN.
All recently used driver profiles, all features, and climate control settings are restored when you cancel the valet mode.
On a final note, Tesla created the valet mode to protect physical property and ensure your private information’s safety.
This is to prevent a breach of security of your confidential information when another person drives your Tesla.
Once the valet mode is activated, it restricts some features for the driver: favorite destinations, Bluetooth, capping of maximum speed and acceleration rate, Wi-Fi, and automatic locking of your trunk and glove sections.
One beautiful thing about the valet mode is that it allows you to adjust the maximum speed limit using Tesla’s speed limit mode.
Please also read our article about Tesla Track Mode.
